The fuel import terminal at Marsden Point, Northland, New Zealand, has welcomed the first arrival of diesel reserves, with the second shipment arriving later in July 2026. Two refurbished tanks will be used to store a combined 93 million litre diesel reserve, however the exact use for the fuel is not yet known. A new jet fuel tank for Z Energy was installed on the same day.
The government provided NZ$21.6 million (€10.8 million) from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for the refurbishment of the disused tanks, which have been out of action since the terminal closed its refinery in 2022. Prime minister Christopher Luxon, finance minister Nicola Willis and resources minister Shane Jones were in attendance for the diesel’s arrival.
Willis comments: ‘Diesel is essential to keeping New Zealand moving. It powers freight, agriculture and construction services, as well as many of the other services businesses and households rely on every day. Strengthening fuel security was, and remains, a top priority for the Government. While tensions in the Middle East have eased somewhat, global supply chains remain vulnerable, and it is important New Zealand is better prepared for future disruption.’
